Environmental
A Virginia home buyer discovers the previous owners had a dog kennel business on the property and the soil may contain elevated nitrogen. The buyer should:
AIgnore it as nitrogen is natural
BRequest a soil test and environmental assessment to verify soil quality✓ Correct
CAccept the property as is without any environmental review
DReport the former owners to VREB
Explanation
Former intensive animal operations can lead to nitrogen-rich soil and potential groundwater contamination. Soil testing and environmental assessment are appropriate due diligence for such properties.
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